What have sports helped you learn?

“My goals in life were to play college and professional hockey.  Things I did off the ice impacted my performance on the ice, so I needed to stay out of trouble and make sacrifices. In high school when most of my friends were out at school dances and parties, I was at home getting ready for the weekend games. I began eating healthier foods, knowing this was fuel I need to compete. I did my homework and kept good grades hoping one day to be accepted into college and to play NCAA college hockey.”

–Dean Larson

“Having a written goal is very motivating.  It’s like having a road map.  Each day I can plan to do things to help me reach my goals.” 

– Aelin Peterson

“To be tough and not complain.” 

– Col. Norman Vaughn’s wife Carolyn on Norman

“Because of sports, I started making the right decisions and stopped surrounding myself with people that would prevent me from moving further in my career.  The best athletes, to me, are the ones who can overcome setbacks and not let it prevent them from advancing their career.” 

– Eric Heil

“Racing has helped me to better control my emotions. Also, it has helped me to understand and work with all my strengths and weaknesses as they apply to all of my life.” 

– George Attla

“to have a good work ethic.”

– James Southam

“perseverance, responsibility, dedication and patience”

– Karen Patten
                                   
“hard work, determination, persistence and teamwork.  I’ve also learned a lot about the importance of patience! 

– Kikkan Randall

“It’s simple – the more effort you put into being successful, the better chances you have of being successful. So always try your hardest.” 

– Ma’o Tosi

“Sports are not just about winning and losing, there are many lessons you can learn about yourself when you set goals and work toward achieving them.”

– Rachel Steer 

“perseverance and dedication.  Actually, it taught me the true meaning of love.

– Rosey Fletcher

“the ability to lose and lose with dignity." 

– Stan Justice

“the values of hard work, determination and appreciation for what I have been blessed with in this life.” 

– Trajan Langdon

“Sports have helped me develop a genuine hard work ethic. If you want something you have to work for it.  Nothing is really ever given to you. You have to believe in yourself to achieve goals you want to accomplish.” 

– Tommy Moe

“Through the Alaska Native Games my awareness and appreciation develops of how to be more respectful to my environment, including: other people, time and my surroundings.”   

– Phillip Blanchett

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